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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Panama

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Panama - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.04 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Panama.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.7 PLN (2.97 USD) in Mexico and 14.27 PLN (3.96 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 25% lower in Mexico.

10.70 PLN
14.27 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.56 PLN (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 4.86 PLN (1.35 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Panama.

6.56 PLN
4.86 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 42.72 PLN (11.86 USD) in Mexico and 33.44 PLN (9.28 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Panama.

42.72 PLN
33.44 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 38.68 PLN (10.74 USD) in Mexico and 36.03 PLN (10 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Panama.

38.68 PLN
36.03 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 30.72 PLN (8.53 USD) in Mexico and 26.12 PLN (7.25 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 15% lower in Panama.

30.72 PLN
26.12 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.47 PLN (4.29 USD) in Mexico and 21.33 PLN (5.92 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Mexico.

15.47 PLN
21.33 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.17 PLN (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 4.43 PLN (1.23 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Panama.

6.17 PLN
4.43 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.32 PLN (2.59 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 9.58 PLN (2.66 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Mexico.

9.32 PLN
9.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.96 PLN (3.6 USD) in Mexico and 8.03 PLN (2.23 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 38% lower in Panama.

12.96 PLN
8.03 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 86.4 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 81.21 PLN (22.54 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 6% lower in Panama.

86.40 PLN
81.21 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.03 PLN (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 7.6 PLN (2.11 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Mexico.

5.03 PLN
7.60 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.64 PLN (2.68 USD) in Mexico and 8.76 PLN (2.43 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Panama.

9.64 PLN
8.76 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 35.92 PLN (9.97 USD) in Mexico and 40.79 PLN (11.32 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Mexico.

35.92 PLN
40.79 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.11 PLN (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 6.52 PLN (1.81 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Mexico.

6.11 PLN
6.52 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.22 PLN (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 8.68 PLN (2.41 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Mexico.

8.22 PLN
8.68 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.76 PLN (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 10.48 PLN (2.91 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 26% lower in Mexico.

7.76 PLN
10.48 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.82 PLN (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 7.71 PLN (2.14 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Panama.

7.82 PLN
7.71 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.09 PLN (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 8.25 PLN (2.29 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Mexico.

7.09 PLN
8.25 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.06 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 35.38 PLN (9.82 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Panama.

47.06 PLN
35.38 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.39 PLN (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 10.81 PLN (3 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Mexico.

7.39 PLN
10.81 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.03 PLN (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 5.73 PLN (1.59 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Mexico.

4.03 PLN
5.73 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Panama - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.14 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Panama.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.61 PLN (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 12.83 PLN (3.56 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Panama.

13.61 PLN
12.83 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.29 PLN (1.75 USD) in Mexico and 5.44 PLN (1.51 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Panama.

6.29 PLN
5.44 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.6 PLN (3.22 USD) in Mexico and 8.11 PLN (2.25 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Panama.

11.60 PLN
8.11 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.41 PLN (4.83 USD) in Mexico and 14.41 PLN (4 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Panama.

17.41 PLN
14.41 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 34.81 PLN (9.66 USD) in Mexico and 28.82 PLN (8 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Panama.

34.81 PLN
28.82 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 193.4 PLN (53.68 USD) in Mexico and 180.15 PLN (50 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Panama.

193.40 PLN
180.15 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 48.35 PLN (13.42 USD) in Mexico and 36.03 PLN (10 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Panama.

48.35 PLN
36.03 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.21 PLN (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 4.61 PLN (1.28 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Mexico.

4.21 PLN
4.61 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Panama - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.54 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Panama.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.01 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.04 PLN (0.84 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Panama.

5.01 PLN
3.04 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.89 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 3.39 PLN (0.94 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Panama.

4.89 PLN
3.39 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.88 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Panama.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 69.62 PLN (19.32 USD) in Mexico and 90.08 PLN (25 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Mexico.

69.62 PLN
90.08 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.35 PLN (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.8 PLN (0.5 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 25% lower in Mexico.

1.35 PLN
1.80 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.53 PLN (5.42 USD) in Mexico and 75.66 PLN (21 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Mexico.

19.53 PLN
75.66 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.62 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 7.21 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Mexico.

1.62 PLN
7.21 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.83 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 7.21 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 33% lower in Mexico.

4.83 PLN
7.21 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 23.21 PLN (6.44 USD) in Mexico and 27.02 PLN (7.5 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Mexico.

23.21 PLN
27.02 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 210.32 PLN (58.37 USD) in Mexico and 187.11 PLN (51.93 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 11% lower in Panama.

210.32 PLN
187.11 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 91.97 PLN (25.53 USD) in Mexico and 121.6 PLN (33.75 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Mexico.

91.97 PLN
121.60 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.12 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Panama.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3779 PLN (1048.74 USD) in Mexico and 3360 PLN (932.58 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Panama.

3 779 PLN
3 360 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2394 PLN (664.56 USD) in Mexico and 2577 PLN (715.33 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Mexico.

2 394 PLN
2 577 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8138 PLN (2258.66 USD) in Mexico and 6133 PLN (1702.13 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Panama.

8 138 PLN
6 133 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4772 PLN (1324.38 USD) in Mexico and 4976 PLN (1381.03 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Mexico.

4 772 PLN
4 976 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.7 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Panama.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12849 PLN (3566.26 USD) in Mexico and 7250 PLN (2012.06 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Panama.

12 849 PLN
7 250 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8901 PLN (2470.28 USD) in Mexico and 5568 PLN (1545.31 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Panama.

8 901 PLN
5 568 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Panama - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.09 times higher than in Panama.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3243 PLN (900.12 USD) in Mexico and 2983 PLN (827.92 USD) in Panama. The average salary is 8% lower in Panama.

3 243 PLN
2 983 PLN

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Panama - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

85.6 PLN
200 PLN

Two stars

348 PLN
426 PLN

Three stars

505 PLN
633 PLN

Four stars

1 057 PLN
630 PLN

Five stars

2 886 PLN
1 070 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Panama: 6 cities, 124 hotels

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